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Why Construction Companies Without Data Will Be Extinct In 10 Years

That's the warning Chinn, founder of dConstruct, dropped on Bricks & Bytes.He sold his startup to Autodesk. Built Singapore's Smart Nation. Now he's putting AI robots on construction sites that see every flaw in millimetres.Tune...

April 28, 2026 01:09:02
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Why Construction Companies Without Data Will Be Extinct In 10 Years

Why Construction Companies Without Data Will Be Extinct In 10 Years
Featuring Chinn, founder of dConstruct
Construction Technology
“AI is about to create the biggest divide humanity has ever seen.” This is the stark warning from Chinn, founder of dConstruct, who shares his unique insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the construction industry. After selling his startup to Autodesk and contributing to Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives, Chinn now pioneers AI-driven robotics that detect millimetre-level flaws on construction sites.
Key Topics Explored
  • How perfect site data is currently causing cost overruns and project failures
  • The emergence of a new AI-driven currency that will create a divide within the construction sector
  • Why most construction robots on the market today do not deliver on their promises
  • The critical data strategies construction leaders must adopt within the next decade
About Chinn and dConstruct
Chinn brings extensive experience from his tenure at Autodesk and his work on Singapore’s Smart Nation project. His company, dConstruct, focuses on integrating AI-powered robotics on construction sites to improve precision and efficiency, addressing labor shortages and advancing technological adoption in a traditionally slow-moving industry.
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Chapter guide

  • 0:00
    Intro
  • 01:54
    Quickfire Questions
  • 04:51
    Chinn's Career Journey
  • 07:26
    Sponsors
  • 10:49
    Insights from Working with Autodesk
  • 13:52
    Building Smart Nation Solutions in Singapore
  • 16:51
    Lessons from Government Work
  • 19:53
    The Role of Technology in Construction
  • 22:57
    dConstruct: Addressing Labor Shortages with Robotics
  • 24:46
    Challenges and Opportunities in Robotics for Construction
  • 28:45
    AI's Impact on Society and the Future
  • 32:01
    Final Thoughts and Future Directions
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